In modern culture, it is customary to give flowers mainly to girls, and when the question arises of how to present flowers to a man, you need to know a few key rules so as not to get into a mess.
The prevailing stereotypes often say that it is more appropriate to give flowers to a girl than to a man. At the same time, according to the research results, it turned out that 60% of men have a positive attitude towards flowers and do not mind receiving them as a presentation. Etiquette also allows you to make such gifts, but only in those cases when there is a reason for this. True, it is not recommended to present flowers to a man if he is significantly younger than the giving woman.
A reason to give flowers to a man
First of all, it is a birthday, and better - an anniversary. For an anniversary, you can present a bouquet even to an unfamiliar man. Such a gift will also be appropriate in connection with any major achievement: sports, work, creative (victory in a competition, successful completion of a project, debut in a movie).
In a work environment, bouquets are often presented to the bosses, with reference to professional holidays. For a close man (partner in a relationship, husband), you can buy a bouquet for Valentine's Day, by February 23, on the anniversary of the relationship.
What flowers to give a man
The choice of colors suitable for men, although significantly poorer than for beautiful ladies, is still wide enough. First of all, these are roses, lilies, dahlias, carnations. Gladioli, chrysanthemums, tulips, delphiniums are suitable. More exotic options include orchids, anthuriums, calla lilies, bamboo.
When making a gift, remember that lush, bright, fluffy bouquets are not a masculine option. It is better to choose a strict, laconic form with minimal color variety. Elongated, vertical compositions are preferred. If the event is not too serious, you can get by with one large flower on a long stem. Another option is a basket, where a bottle of good alcohol is placed along with the flowers, or with a decor related to a man's hobby.
Color is also important. Delicate and pale shades are not suitable for a gift to a man: flowers should have a bright, rich, clearly expressed color. It is best to choose dark colors.
Returning from the nuances of etiquette to special cases, we can say that giving flowers to a man, or, on the contrary, avoiding such gifts, should first of all depend on the attitude of the person himself towards this issue. In close relationships, you can find out his point of view in abstract conversations; in the relationship of workers - looking at the actions of a man in relation to the team at corporate events and professional holidays.
